Gun-Ban Bill Future Remains Unclear

A bill that would ban certain types of rifles, pistols, and shotguns still has not been referred to a specific committee of the Massachusetts Legislature, 100 days after it was filed. The high-profile bill, filed June 26 by state Representative Michael Seamus Day (D-Stoneham), has divided the leadership of the Massachusetts House and Senate over an administrative question – which legislative committee should consider the bill.

A bill that would ban certain types of rifles, pistols, and shotguns still has not been referred to a specific committee of the Massachusetts Legislature, 100 days after it was filed. The high-profile bill, filed June 26 by state Representative Michael Seamus Day (D-Stoneham), has divided the leadership of the Massachusetts House and Senate over an administrative question – which legislative committee should consider the bill.…